Ranger XLT - seriously regret getting this truck, it's crap

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I could be wrong, but it has always been my experience that you have to get warranty repairs done by the dealer who sold you the vehicle. Other dealers simply refuse to get involved. I don't know why and it certainly doesn't make any sense. But that's what typically happens to me.
I do believe that when a dealership performs warranty work that the automaker pays them for the work they do - so dealers like warranty work for the money.
 

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This is a great thread to contribute to. I'm not impressed with assisted braking so far and frankly don't think the current system actually does anything significant. Good thing I consider myself 'old school' and watch for things/people moving in front of me - I'm now waiting for my Ford dealer to get in a replacement lower radar since my Ranger Lariat decided after a month of ownership (1200 miles) to randomly sound the alarm I was about to hit something... starting at 7:30 AM on the Interstate on a Sunday morning (not a car in sight) and now often as cars in front of me pull away when stoplights turn green but never as I approach. I asked the dealership to check the alignment since there was nothing blocking the sensor, they can't resolve so now I wait. Additionally the front outboard sensors just do what they want. Dealer said it was because they were dirty, and then that there was a bulletin that water can get in to affect them. I'm in southern Florida for crying out loud. Those replacements are on order too.
 

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This is a great thread to contribute to. I'm not impressed with assisted braking so far and frankly don't think the current system actually does anything significant. Good thing I consider myself 'old school' and watch for things/people moving in front of me - I'm now waiting for my Ford dealer to get in a replacement lower radar since my Ranger Lariat decided after a month of ownership (1200 miles) to randomly sound the alarm I was about to hit something... starting at 7:30 AM on the Interstate on a Sunday morning (not a car in sight) and now often as cars in front of me pull away when stoplights turn green but never as I approach. I asked the dealership to check the alignment since there was nothing blocking the sensor, they can't resolve so now I wait. Additionally the front outboard sensors just do what they want. Dealer said it was because they were dirty, and then that there was a bulletin that water can get in to affect them. I'm in southern Florida for crying out loud. Those replacements are on order too.
Hi John,

Check the electrical connector behind the left headlight...very hard to access...It may be the issue that the connector is not properly seated...Several folks, including me had this problem and when you hear the connector click...all is well. Good luck!

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Hi John,

Check the electrical connector behind the left headlight...very hard to access...It may be the issue that the connector is not properly seated...Several folks, including me had this problem and when you hear the connector click...all is well. Good luck!

Best,
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
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Honestly if you are right when I'm able to check this then this forum will prove superior to the dealership.
 

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Take a look at him online & see what you think about his other posting stuff. I would hate to use the "T" word, but... "Hi kevarmy79, My sincere apologies for the problems. Please contact me at..."

There seems to be a pattern here, somewhat negative reviews, which is how this guy gets his kicks online.
 

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I could be wrong, but it has always been my experience that you have to get warranty repairs done by the dealer who sold you the vehicle. Other dealers simply refuse to get involved. I don't know why and it certainly doesn't make any sense. But that's what typically happens to me.
Should not be that way unless it is a extended warranty that is not manufacturers warranty.
With Manufacturers you can go to any certified dealer.
Some extended warranties by insurance companies can have weird things in them. Dealers like to sell these.
 

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whatever you do, dont google kevarmy79....trust me....the first one that came up I had to click on it. my eyes cannot unsee the trauma.

For now, I shall assume its the same guy, like how many kevarmy79's could there be???
I made the same mistake this morning.
 

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